However, I'm pleased to report that Gardner Dozois and I have completed work on our original anthology DOWN THESE STRANGE STREETS and delivered it to our editors at Penguin Putnam. The final lineup:

THE BASTARD STEPCHILD (introduction), by George R.R. MartinDEATH BY DAHLIA, by Charlaine Harris (a True Blood story)THE BLEEDING SHADOW, by Joe R. LansdaleHUNGRY HEART, by Simon R. GreenSTYX AND STONES, by Steven Saylor (a Gordianus story)PAIN AND SUFFERING, by S.M. StirlingIT’S STILL THE SAME OLD STORY, by Carrie VaughnTHE LADY IS A SCREAMER, by Conn IgguldenHELLBENDER, by Laurie R. KingSHADOW THIEVES, by Glen Cook (a Garrett story)NO MYSTERY, NO MIRACLE, by Melinda Snodgrass (an Edge story)THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PUZZLE AND A MYSTERY, by M.L.N. HanoverTHE CURIOUS AFFAIR OF THE DEODAND, by Lisa TuttleLORD JOHN AND THE PLAGUE OF ZOMBIES, by Diana Gabaldon (a Lord John novella)BEWARE THE SNAKE, by John Maddox Roberts (a SPQR story)IN RED, WITH PEARLS, by Patricia BriggsTHE ADAKIAN EAGLE, by Bradley Denton (novella)

DOWN THESE STRANGE STREETS is another of our crossgenre projects, this one a mix of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, hardboiled mystery, historicals, and private eye stories. We've got some great stories in the book, and I think you'll all enjoy the read. No word yet as to when the book will be released, but I'll be sure and let you know once it's scheduled.